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Medicines risedronate sodiumQuestion & answer

risedronate sodium · Medicine question

Why must risedronate sodium be taken on an empty stomach?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Food and minerals bind or interfere with risedronate, leaving much less available for absorption.

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Risedronate sodium 5 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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